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Each row is a county-allocated estimate of U.S. House votes for this district — county returns apportioned onto its boundary, not precinct-counted. “Vote lead” is the estimated local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
Source · Akashic county-allocated estimate from certified county returns, House; not precinct-counted.
Year
Vote lead
Democratic
Republican
Total
2024
R
31.4%17,284
68.6%37,693
54,977
2020
R
37.7%21,545
62.3%35,655
57,200
2018
R
44.4%20,678
55.6%25,886
46,564
In 2024 it voted Republican by R+25.9, against R+10.6 in 2008. The district had about 175,000 residents, 79.4% White alone in the 2024 ACS 5-year.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 32.9 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 29.7 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 5.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.9 points.
A population of 123,885, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $64,911 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State Senate District 27 and State Senate District 28.
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How did Kentucky 28th State Senate District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 28th State Senate District voted Republican by 25.9 points (R+25.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 57,128 votes cast, 20,711 went Democratic and 35,488 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 28th State Senate District last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 28th State Senate District voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Kentucky 28th State Senate District?
Kentucky 28th State Senate District has a population of 123,885 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 28th State Senate District?
Median household income in Kentucky 28th State Senate District is $64,911 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 28th State Senate District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 28th State Senate District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.